Well, the old-timer's made another go of it. I swear, every trip is an adventure. Some times, before it even starts. We were due to leave on November 16th. On Nov. 15th , I was on my way to work at 5:30 AM, driving along in the dark and a huge doe decided to run out in front of me. I killed the deer, but my truck took a hard hit. I got it to the body shop and really thought it was totaled. It is a 2006 F150 with over 200,000 miles. AND I didn't think I was carrying collision ins. My wife had us covered. The damage was $3095, and change.



We left on the 16th driving my wife's truck. We had over 275 miles to go to our first stop. Drummondville, Canada. It was a snowy miserable drive. Roads not plowed. There was one last mountain before Derby Line Vermont. The last town in the US before the border. I had just mentioned to my wife how patient all the driver's were following me were. All of a sudden a white Ram truck decided he wasn't happy and started passing everyone. Then I saw an orange and black tractor trailer following him. Well, the Doge lost it and spun out. He was broad side in front of the T/T and got T-boned. Parts of the truck went everywhere. Because of the road conditions I just couldn't stop safely. We went to customs and told them. They were happy I didn't get involved.

The next day we headed to Mont-Joli and it was still snowing. The whole trip was a little over 600 miles. My top speed was 50mph.

We spend a couple days down time in Mont-Joli. We were scheduled to fly out on the 20th, but because of the conditions the plane couldn't fly. Consequently, we lost our first day of hunting.

We did fly on the 21st. Got our licenses and drove 90 more miles to camp. We couldn't believe it. There was over 30" of snow and STILL coming down.

Next morning we were out and on 4 wheelers. WAY too much snow to travel that way, especially for two old dubs like us, but we did it. Considering the conditions we saw allot of deer. I managed a nice 8 pointer.




That was all the action for me on that day.

The next day, you guessed it. MORE snow, But even with the conditions. my wife caught a break right around lunch and the skies broke. She spotted this nice 8 and with one shot it was DRT




Also on day 2 something happened to me that was a first. I wasn't so fortunate to have the same break in the weather my wife did. I was in a tree stand and saw a doe step into the edge of a clearing. I looked it over and said I would kill this and be done. I thought it over for a couple minutes and made the decision. What I didn't see was the skipper right behind her. I shot once. She was about 95 yards and it took me a full 45 minutes to walk through the snow to get to her. I shot her through the neck. The bullet went through her and hit the skipper in the right front shoulder. 2 dead deer with one shot. On Anticosti there is a "group" hunt where everyone in the party signs a form allowing no empty tags. We were back at the camp tagged out by 3PM.








A nice ending to the trip was a stop at my son's butcher shop where he and my wonderful granddaughter cut up our four deer for us.









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Glad you guys had a great trip. I look forward to reading your adventures there every year.

Great report! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the deer!

Man-that's a lot of snow. Well done to you both...funny looking 99

Great job tagging out with all that snow!

Outstanding and congrats to you and your bride. Those seem like some of the bigger horned deer you've killed there in the last some odd years.

Before I got serious about collecting 99's I have to admit I was in love with Remington pumps. I still several 870's and 760/7600 pumps. My son is a Remington guy through and through. He was quite verbal that he wanted me to kill a deer with the Whelan. I loaded up some 200 grain round nose bullets and it was actually fun to shoot it. Hopefully God will let me stay around for next year and I'll be at it again with a 99.

Ha-you "Whelenized" em! Good going. I shot my first with the W. last week and am taking it to Iowa next week. Not a pump but seems to be a good thumper. Will look forward to some 99 stories next year.

If I live long enough, my wife and I will be there. I had a 99 with me, but it was all over before I knew it. Prices have gone WAY up and after 48 years on the same job, FJB and his shrewd leadership is about to put an end to that.

I am happy for both of ya'll for getting to go on that hunt , killing stuff is fine but much better when both of you get it done congrats

I hope you can continue these trips. I have always enjoyed reading you stories about them. Congrats on persevering through the weather and all. Well done!

My favorite story of the year and it was worth the wait. Congrats to you and the Mrs.

Nicely done! Congrats to both of you. One few great threads every year.

Can't wait for next year's stories. Thank you for sharing.

Racks were far better and body weight has increased as well. But with the way this winter has started I think winter kill will be up as well.

You guys are ALL great. I appreciate all the kind words. And, as far as my wife goes, she pushes her limits. We had a few scary instances this trip, but she took them in stride. I am happy she hunts with me.

Nice work gristle!! I love the fact you and momma are still gettin after it. Look forward to your report/pics every buck season. Thanks pard.👊🏻

You are a blessed man to have a wife like that.

I always look forward to your hunts. I hope to read many more.

Thanks for taking the time to take us along. I've never been to Anticosta, but back home a couple friends went every couple years. There were always trials and triumphs, but always a good story.
Life is an adventure to enjoy, it's our choice to enjoy it or not. You found another adventure!
Bfly.

Good pictures Steve. In Sept I don't miss the snow. I remember one year the snow up by the park was 8ft. I do miss the bucks chasing in Novembe.. Good report again.

REALLY COOL LBK! A couple really nice Anticosti bucks! Many congrats on getting it done again!

Congratulations on a successful hunt. I'm glad you are safe after that hairy start. I look forward to you post every year. Thanks again and God bless you have many more years ahead hunting with your wife!

No better round in the Whelen than 200gr. RN bullets, I've taken several whitetails with my Win. M/70 Super Grade Whelen rebore. It produces a big hole, leaves an easy to follow blood trail though most times its a DRT. Last buck the bullet penetrated diagonally thru the chest coming to rest under the skin of the far shoulder. Perfectly mushroomed it retained 66% of its original weight. The load was a Ken Waters Pet Load utilizing IMR 3031, the load produces 3 shot cloverleaf groups @ 100yds. and dead deer. It has been my go to load for many years now.

Good work!

Jim, my wife says thank you.

Nancy and I miss YOU being there. I have nobody to share my morning coffee and talk guns and reloading.

Be nice to have a couple of cups of coffee, with you again one day! My only hunting trip out west I used a 35 whelen,on my elk and mule deer!

We keep ourselves going to keep ahead of the inevitable. Friday we got the word my company is looking for people to take a "voluntary" buy out. The package is 26 weeks of pay PERIOD. If they don't get enough people to take it they say they are going to take "other" measures. I have been with them for 48 YEARS. I am not caving to 26 WEEKS. I am a stubborn s h i t. Push me and find out just HOW stubborn. I love our life the way it is. My wife is my high point. She trusted my to ride double on a four wheeler through all that snow. So scared I couldn't hear her speak, BUT she held on. I AM lucky. I will do my BEST to keep it that way. Thanks ALL.

Awesome! I bet it was a cardio workout tromping through the deep snow. A big pile of venison is well worth the effort. 👍

I look forward to this report every year.
You and Mrs. LBK sure are tough ole birds. 😀💪🏼

Congrats, and thanks for sharing.

The load I use is from the Hornady Vol #2 manual an it is 51.1 grains of IMR 3031 with a Fed 210 primer. Velocity is 2385 FPS and has an energy of 2525 fp. I have used this load since 2007 but this time noticed a couple slightly flattened primers.

Thanks for the report, I always enjoy it. You’re a lucky man to have a wife like that, congratulations on your success this year. I’m a fan of the pumps it’s good the Whelen got it’s chance.

I like to see the stories every year you get to go. That much snow would be hard. Your wife is the best, love the pictures. 👍

I always wanted to hunt Anticosti.Now I am too old.

You don't get old because you do things. You get old because you don't. Sepaq guides will take great care of you no matter WHAT your condition.

I will second that. Sepaq guides have been taking good care of this old fart for years.

You ARE missed.

Good tales of the hunt. Glad to hear that you made it despite a few misadventures. Who was your guide? In September I hunted with Jerome. The hunt was good. Will you go again next year? Next fall plan to go to another camp, one of the ones SEPAQ got from Safari, just for the change.

Our guide was Gabriel. He does a great job and loves pleasing his clients. He is only 26 and works his tail end off. As you know, the price skyrocketed but yes we are re-booked. You could not convince me to leave Chicotte. We really know the place like the palm of our hand. All the guide has to to is get us where we want to go and pick us up.

Congratulations on another great trip, Stephen & Nan !!!

Thanks to each of you for your comments. Hunting is one of the things that keep us going.

Congrats[again]!
Enjoy reading of your Anticosti adventures.

OH YEAH! Enjoy this write up every year.

Would love to experience Anticosti some day.

Fantastic LBK! Always enjoy reading about your hunts there.

I always enjoy your Anticosti reports! Seeing your wife out there with you is inspiring. Hopefully down the road I will still be able to get my bride out in the field like you.

I hope you do. She goes because she loves it. Not to please me. She's the one that made me book for next year.

Excellent.

You are truly blessed sir.
These are great stories every year,and sounds like you have a fantastic trip/hunt.
All the best to you both

Congrats, looks like another great trip!!

We have lots of fun reading your replies. Thanks again all.

Great report. Really enjoyed it.

I always enjoy your reports. I'm glad both of you are happy and well and had a good time.